5 Big Gameplay Changes in Resident Evil 2 Remake
Shuffled Puzzles and Locations
Out of all of these changes in the remake, the biggest one has to be the shuffled puzzles and locations. During development, Capcom was careful to make the game as familiar as possible for season veterans. At the same time, they wanted to implement new surprises and find a way to scare series fans, both new and old.
The most obvious way to do this was by subtly switching locations around and adding some new areas to the game. Similarly, they also shifted some of the in-game events, such as the licker that crawls across the window in the precinct.
Most of the puzzles have also been tweaked, often requiring different or more items to solve. One particular puzzle requires you to get three medallions, which have now been scattered around in different locations in the PS4 version. Not to mention the remake has a few easter eggs that nod to past games and spin-offs.
The Resident Evil 2 Remake still manages to pay homage to the original concepts and designs and slipping in surprises to keep fans on their toes. There’s not much fun if you remember every single solution in the game, after all.
